Notes

7.1 Describing Reactions

Objectives:

1. Interpret chemical equations in terms of reactants, products, and conservation of mass.
2. Balance chemical equations by manipulating coefficients.
3. Convert between moles and mass of substance using molar mass.
4. Calculate amounts of reactants or products by using molar mass, mole ratios, and balanced chemical equations.

Online Practice:

How to balance chemical equations (steps w/ pictures)
Practice Problems
Balancing Chemical Equations
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Beginner Level Video

7.2 Types of Reactions

Objectives:

1. Classify chemical reactions as synthesis, decomposition, single-replacement, double-replacement, or combustion reactions.
2. Describe oxidation-reduction reactions, and relate them to other classifications of chemical reactions.

7.3 Energy Changes in Reactions

Objectives:

1. Describe the energy changes that take place during chemical reactions.
2. Classify chemical reactions as exothermic or endothermic.
3. Explain how energy is conserved during chemical reactions.

7.4 Reaction Rates

Objectives:

1. Explain what a reaction rate is.
2. Describe the factors affecting chemical reaction rates.

7.5 Equilibrium

Objectives:

1. Identify and describe physical and chemical equilibria.
2. Describe the factors affecting chemical equilibrium.